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Board to consider PSTA-backed resolution calling for full state education funding
Summary
A representative told the Wissahickon board Oct. 27 that the Pennsylvania School Boards Association sent an "urgent memo" urging boards to pass a resolution demanding full state education funding and other reforms.
A representative told the Wissahickon board on Oct. 27 that the Pennsylvania School Boards Association sent an "urgent memo" urging all local boards to pass a resolution pressing state lawmakers to fully fund public education.
The requested resolution, the board representative said, would call for: full funding for public education, release of federal funds owed to districts, compliance with the Commonwealths court ruling, repayment of interest and fees districts incurred from borrowing during the budget impasse, and reform of cyber-charter funding. The representative said the board expects to consider the resolution at its next meeting.
Why this matters: Local boards across Pennsylvania have used resolutions to signal collective concern to the Legislature about funding shortfalls that districts say threaten programs, staffing and services. The memo described a multi-point resolution covering funding and policy changes.
What the board said: The representative described the resolution as important and said "if all districts do it, I think it sends a message." The board did not vote on Oct. 27 but plans to consider the resolution next week.
